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2040-2044 Larkin St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0153026 3 units · 3 fl · 1909

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2040-2044 Larkin St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1909
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area5,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0153026
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Sandra L Suslow Revoc Lvg T
Mailing address
2487 37th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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2042 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2044 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2040 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building located at 2040-2044 Larkin Street in Russian Hill was constructed in 1909 and is currently owned by the Sandra L Suslow Revocable Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2004 when foundation work was completed at a cost of $6,000. Other notable improvements include a complete reroofing project in 2007 costing nearly $20,000, and recent street space permits issued in 2018. A building complaint in 2017 raised concerns about plastic sheeting and wooden supports on the back of the building, though this issue was marked as not active after inspection.

The building experienced multiple code violation citations in 2000 and 2003, primarily related to safety and maintenance issues including inadequate passageway illumination, exterior door self-closing mechanisms, and gas utility shutoff requirements; all these violations were abated by July 2000. Several routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services were conducted between 2000 and 2004, with all issues being resolved. Recent history shows a pattern of driveway blocking incidents, with eight such reports recorded between 2021 and 2023, resulting in several citations being issued, though some vehicles could not be located for enforcement. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with no active violations or complaints currently on file, though the recurrence of street space permits suggests ongoing management of public space requirements.

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Risk rating

How 2040-2044 Larkin St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
70th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 340 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building size

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.2%
Moderate concern 18.8%
Severe concern 31.0%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2040-2044 Larkin St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
311 Request Aug 05
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
DBI ComplaintAug 01
Date last observed: 30-jul-25; time last observed: 7/29/2025; identity of person performing the work: bancal property management. d; floor: -1; unit: mechanical; exact location: basement; building type: residence/dwelling stairway safety; insects/rodents; mold; other housing; ; additional information: storage of soiled carpet near pilot lights and without mold or pet mitigation for approximately 3 years. this is a health code violation. i want an inspector out today. i want to know they were on site. there has been a problem with inspectors resolving complaints over the phone. while it's disputable that phone calls were ever made it allowed the building owner to improperly remove asbestor shortly after an inspector phoned ithe property manager. the complaint was for window replacement. the investigation resulted in no permit. all window replacements require a permit!;

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